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Old 8th September 2013 | 10:02
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Wizofoz
 
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From: Boldly going where no split infinitive has gone before..
Yes, but usually not to produce a "Blown" wing.

To address the OP, as you can see, it jet efflux CAN be used to produce lift- but producing that lift also produces drag.

Thus it can help in STOL applications, but is less useful when a high cruising speed is desired.
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